DaimlerChrysler is reporting today that worldwide sales of the Mercedes Car Group, comprised the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brands, rose six percent in June 2006 to 118,000 units, bringing the division's six-month sales total to a record 627,300 units - an increase of 8.7 percent.

Individually, sales of the Mercedes-Benz brand increased nine percent globally to a record 106,200 units, bringing th e luxury division's six month sales total to 565,300 units - an increase of 13 percent...

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For those of you in the market for a new luxury touring coach, Mercedes has released details today of the newest addition to their coach family - the Travego RHD high-deck touring coach.

Although it would be possible for me to highlight some of the bus' new features, the comprehensive press release does a far better job than I can hope to, which is why I'll abstain from my usual banter and direct you straight to the official press release where you can view all the luxury coach's specifics for yourself...

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If you fall into the category of political diplomat, Columbian drug lord, pope, or Iraqi citizen, Mercedes has announced today the immediate availability of a new Mercedes E-Class that may be exactly what you're looking for - the new E-Guard models.

Equipped with ballistic protection packages directly ex-factory, the E-Guard models are sure to stop even the most crazed assassins, rival drug lords, religious zealots or Al-Qaeda members. Highlights include steel and aramid reinforced doors, rear wall, sides, roof, and firewall, along with an overall strengthening of the vehicle's structure to compensate for the added weight...

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The sales figures for the month of June are rolling in, and once again, Mercedes-Benz USA's sales momentum has continued.  For the month of June, the division noted an increase in sales of 14.0% with 20,802 new vehicles sold, while MBUSA's year-to-date sales now total 114,935 new vehicles, the company's highest ever half-year total.

Individually, sales of the new Mercedes S-Class remain strong, with the flagship sedan achieving a sales increase of 81.0% with 2,407 units sold. Mercedes' roadsters also noted a strong showing in the month of June, with sales of the SLK- and SL-Class models rising a combined 23.4% over June of 2005 with 1,934 units sold...

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Welcome ladies and gentlemen; I hope you're all having a fantastic Fourth of July weekend.

To kick things off this morning we have a recap of the lone Formula 1 race to hit American soil - the U.S. Grand Prix. As usual, if you have it TIVO'd, read no further; otherwise, click throught for the full recap...

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